Real Madrid secured a six-point lead over rivals Barcelona with their 3-0 win over Elche on Wednesday night. Los Blancos were on point against the bottom-placed team, scoring three goals and giving the opposition few chances.
Fede Valverde opened the scoring in just the 11th minute before Karim Benzema doubled it 15 minutes after the hour mark. Marco Asensio put the game to bed with a late goal in the penultimate minute.
The visitors staggeringly had three goals ruled out by VAR at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero. The scoreline is flattering on Elche but the hosts too had their share of chances.
Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the press after his team’s win in Elche and addressed topics including the goalkeeping situation. Here are the key points from his press conference.
On the target he had set for Federico Valverde this season: " Valverde has to fulfil our bet."
On the abundance of quality in the team: "It’s pretty obvious there are more than 11 players who deserve to start."
On Marco Asensio’s contract: "We haven’t talked about it. It’s true he has not played a lot but he will have more minutes in the future."
On Thibaut Courtois’ situation: " Lunin was very good, he’s been ready to replace Courtois. But he will return on the bench now that Courtois is back."
On Dani Ceballos: "I think Dani Ceballos will be back next week. Courtois on Saturday."
On Federico Valderde’s profile: "I’m surprised by Fede Valverde. He’s good at everything. He’s a modern midfielder."